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Java Java Basics Using your New Tools Multiple Strings

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What does Console console = System.console exactly mean?

What does Console console = System.console exactly mean?

Thanks, René

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Alexander Nikiforov
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It means create reference to quote:

Returns the unique Console object associated with the current Java virtual machine, if any.

and put the reference in the variable console.

So that when you write console.println you execute method on that exact console associated with current Java Machine.

Feel free to check documentation:

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/lang/System.html#console()

Craig Dennis
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Thanks Alexander Nikiforov ! Does this answer your question Rene van den Heuvel ? If so can you choose Best Answer on Alexander's post please?

Let me know if you still have questions

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Thanks again Alexander Nikiforov!

For now I don't understand your answer and don't have time to ask and formulate right questions. Going on vacation, but I will be back :)